OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER DIEM
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Kalesta Healthcare Group as a Occupational Therapist Per Diem – Madras, OR in Madras, Oregon. Job DetailsJob Location: Madras, OR 97741Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $60.00 - $73.
Key Responsibilities
- provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.
- develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
Requirements
- of this position can be fully met.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
- Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to resident’s abilities.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of time.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60 - $73/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Kalesta Healthcare Group as a Occupational Therapist Per Diem – Madras, OR.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PER DIEM at KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Occupational Therapy position at KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP lists compensation for this psychologist position at $60k to $73k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $73000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Madras, Oregon.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($60k–$73k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Documentation, Rehabilitation, Patient advocacy, Quality assurance, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides and directs all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and goal setting. They also serve as a patient advocate, participate in quality assurance, and supervise assistants and rehab staff.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
4d ago
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